Amnah Ajmal, EVP – Market Development, EEMEA, Mastercard, shares insights on how technology is transforming the region’s retail landscape and the brand’s latest partnership and initiatives
Hind Abdulrahman Al Ali, board director at Dubai Investments, discusses the pivotal role of women in leadership and her vision for a more inclusive future
This collaboration marks Emirates NBD as the first bank in the UAE to integrate an independent ratings agency into its voluntary carbon market trading operations
SEDCO Capital’s new fund is expected to attract both local and international investors, offering them a vehicle to tap into the growing Saudi market
The agreement is expected to strengthen cross-border market activity between the two markets
Eight out of the 14 MENA IPOs in Q2 2024 delivered positive returns by the end of June, with Miahona Company achieving the highest gain of 90.4 per cent
This move is part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to enhance its legal and regulatory framework in the fight against financial crimes
Currently available in Egypt and Kuwait, and soon to be launched in the UAE, EFG Hermes ONE grants users access to 35 global markets through OLT
Siobhan Byron, EVP Universal Banking at Finastra, highlights the role of open ecosystems, cloud, SaaS, and AI in accelerating innovation
Jayesh Patel says that the belief that neobanks struggle with profitability is a misconception while noting that digital banks can be profitable with a defined business objectives
PIF signed the MoUs with key Chinese financial institutions, including the Agricultural Bank of China and Bank of China
Tony Hallside, CEO of STP Partners, a full-service DIFC-based prime broker, discusses the firm’s innovative prime brokerage services, strategic successes, and future plans in the dynamic financial landscape
The bank’s profit before tax grew by 15 per cent year-on-year to Dhs10bn
Findings from Edelman Smithfield’s UAE Investor Pulse Survey 2024, show that 67 per cent of respondents agreed that having two distinct exchanges benefits the UAE capital markets
Investor demand was strong, with the order book peaking at $4.6bn, representing an oversubscription rate of 4.6 times
St. James’s Place’s (SJP) head of Asia and Middle East Investment Advisory offers a strategic perspective on investments, the importance of diversification and the firm’s foray into Dubai
The UAE’s biggest lender by assets categorically denied that it is evaluating any possible offer for a stake in Yes Bank
Entities within the centre are required to implement proportionate arrangements to support effective whistleblowing by May 31, 2025
Enhancing the investment acumen of the next generation will serve a grander purpose – it will support the stability and sustainability of the region’s capital markets
The ETF offers investors access to a diversified portfolio of Shariah-compliant corporate and government sukuks across several global markets
The new fund attracted 188 investors from Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia
Under Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has poured hundreds of billions of dollars through the fund into projects, including NEOM
Saudi Arabia emerged as the leading issuer, accounting for $3.98bn from five sukuk, while the UAE contributed the remaining $2.25bn
The company was part of a wider privatisation programme under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy aimed at diversifying the oil-dominated economy
The index will provide a deeper understanding of the role and impact of family businesses on the economy and society
Investors should assess their portfolios, consider strategic adjustments to mitigate risks and capitalise on opportunities, advises the head of Strategy at Saxo Bank
The top countries contributing to Bahrain’s FDI stocks as part of a diverse portfolio include Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the UAE
These projects, led by the Ministry of Finance, are part of the UAE’s comprehensive strategy to future-proof its economy and reinforce its status as a leading global financial hub
The stock exchange said that the listing will be in three tranches, starting on June 21
The proceeds from the facility will be used for general corporate funding purposes and trade finance requirements of NBE, providing essential support to its operations and growth